Description

Coton de Tuléar

The Coton de Tulear (Cotton of Tulear in French) originates from Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.  Historically, the Coton’s arrival to Madagascar dates to approximately to the 15th century. Ships frequently sailed to the West Indies around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope into the Mozambique Channel to the Indian Ocean.

There is a common story that during a violent storm, a shipwreck occurred in the proximity of Tulear, Madagascar. Some of the little white dogs from this ship swam ashore near Tulear, and it is assumed that they are the ancestors of the Coton de Tulear. These little white dogs also developed into the Bichon Frise, the Bolognese, Maltese and other similar breeds.

For more information on the Coton de Tulear.

Category